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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,812.52, 368,718.78 and 88,151.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,812.52, 368,718.78 and 88,151.69 is: 132,227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,812.52 : 368,718.78 = 88,151.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,812.52/368,718.78 = 88,151.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,812.52x = 368,718.78 × 88,151.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,812.52x = 32,503,181,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,503,181,307.39/245,812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,227.53

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